Chapter 4—Relation of Education to Redemption “The light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” By sin man was shut out from God. Except for the plan of redemption, eternal separation from God, the darkness of unending night, would have been his. Through the Saviour’s sacrifice, communion withContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #5”
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It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #4
Chapter 3—The Knowledge of Good and Evil “As they refused to have God in their knowledge,” “their senseless heart was darkened. ” Though created innocent and holy, our first parents were not placed beyond the possibility of wrong-doing. God might have created them without the power to transgress His requirements, but in that case thereContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #4”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”—Matthew 7:7. To leave no chance for unbelief, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation of His words, the Lord repeats the thrice-given promise. He longs to have those who would seek after God believe in Him who is ableContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 2
“Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye?”—Matthew 7:3. Even the sentence, “Thou that judgest doest the same things,” does not reach the magnitude of his sin who presumes to criticize and condemn his brother. Jesus said, “Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 2”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 7
“Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted to us.”—Luke 11:4. Jesus teaches that we can receive forgiveness from God only as we forgive others. It is the love of God that draws us unto Him, and that love cannot touch our hearts without creating love for our brethren. After completingContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 7”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 6
“Give us this day our daily bread.”—Matthew 6:11. The first half of the prayer Jesus has taught us is in regard to the name and kingdom and will of God—that His name may be honored, His kingdom established, His will performed. When you have thus made God’s service your first interest, you may ask withContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 6”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 5
“Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”—Matthew 6:10. The will of God is expressed in the precepts of His holy law, and the principles of this law are the principles of heaven. The angels of heaven attain unto no higher knowledge than to know the will of God, and to doContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The LORD’s Prayer, Part 5”